Top positive review

It starts like a YA novel, but really isn't to me because of the themes and darkness. Superb story telling with characters you care about (love or occasionally loathe), dark humour, and great plotting and world-building. I can't wait for Peter Jackson's film next month - it looks just as I imagined.

Top critical review

I enjoyed reading the book, it was a good fun story to get involved in. Not a big epic story, not thatg I think thats a problem, but if that's what you are after..., It certainly kept me entertained and it didn't get put aside for something else. I'll more than likely try another in the series when I get the opportunity.

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It starts like a YA novel, but really isn't to me because of the themes and darkness. Superb story telling with characters you care about (love or occasionally loathe), dark humour, and great plotting and world-building. I can't wait for Peter Jackson's film next month - it looks just as I imagined.

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Predatory cities mounted on huge tank tracks cannibalise each other in a steampunk-ish post-apocalyptic wasteland. Reeve's book is a pretty savage indictment of blind late stage capitalism, yeah, but that would be boring as hell if it weren't also a cracking adventure packed with iconic characters, exotic locales, and nail-biting cinematic action setpieces. It's one of those rare, wonderful books that feels *alive*; fully realised, sharply rendered, and simply unforgettable.

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This is a ripping read that captured me from its cracking first sentence to finish. Be warned: if you are studying this book for school, the plot and ending is nothing like the movie… the book is MUCH better. Peter Jackson's movie interpretation is weak and formulaic in comparison to this original novel.

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I enjoyed reading the book, it was a good fun story to get involved in. Not a big epic story, not thatg I think thats a problem, but if that's what you are after..., It certainly kept me entertained and it didn't get put aside for something else. I'll more than likely try another in the series when I get the opportunity.

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I wouldn't recommend this to adults really. It's more for young teens and kid's in my opinion.I like the unique setting but the characters were a bit bland, pacing a little slow, and the story was lacking a bit. Still I mostly enjoyed reading it.

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Brilliantly written, Mortal Engines is the beginning of an amazing adventure in a world where cities devour each other - literally. Wonderful imagery and believable characters with rich backgrounds. Great bad guys and inspiring good guys!